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YF12 XPB

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,451 mi
Last recorded147,451 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XPB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 147,451 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2025 147,449 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside/Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2024 140,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 140,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,800 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 123,800 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,638 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,172 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,621 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YF12 XPB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 XPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 XPB registered?

YF12 XPB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YF12 XPB safe to buy?

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